The Compost Coach is a colourful,comprehensive and accessible guide to creating the very best compost AKA garden gold. Kate is on a mission to empower readers to understand the small steps they can take every day to look after the environment and live more sustainability.The book is pitched at the home composter,including people who live in apartments and houses with or without gardens (yes,you can compost without a garden!). Kate helps the reader to rethink their waste management and teaches them how easy it is to divert food scraps and household carbon away from landfill. She unravels the technicalities of soil science,talks through the building blocks of a robust compost system and busts a few myths along the way.Charming illustrations,how-to photos,and Kate's warm,entertaining voice complete the package.
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Publisher: Murdoch BooksISBN: 9781922616456Number of pages: 264Weight: 1002 gDimensions: 255 x 190 mm
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'Kate's approach is as honest as it is loving. Every practical,relatable page will inspire you to get down and dirty with compost.'Costa Georgiadis,Gardening Australia host'This book will help grow a new generation of composters.'Charles Dowding,No Dig Gardening'Best book for beginners like me.'Holly Wainwright,Executive editor,Mamamia'A wonderful resource for anyone who cares about their garden and the planet.'Phil Dudman,Organic Gardener'A beautiful,detailed and well-organised guide to everything about composting.'Gardening Australia'A book worth picking up!'Tiffany Dunk,Australian Women's Weekly'Learn exactly how to create your own garden gold.' Country Style'A brilliant new book on everything to make composting easy and accessible.'Helen Young,Weekend Australian Magazine'A fascinating peek into the mysteries of soil science. A feast for the mind as well as the garden!'People's Friend magazine'For a clear explanation of the C:N ratio,as well as everything else you've ever wanted to know about compost,I highly recommend The Compost Coach,by Kate Flood.Fiona Ogilvie,The Land'Pitched at the home gardener,The Compost Coach explains the techniques,dispels the myths,and is accompanied by plenty of how-to images and illustrations.'Roger Fox,Starts at 60
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